Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,170 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care setting. The RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care by following the nursing care plan, supervising ancillary staff, and ensuring patient safety. This role emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered approaches aligned with organizational safety and quality standards.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (if applicable), minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience, and relevant educational background.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a progressive care or telemetry unit is a plus.


• Additional Information: Performs initial nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission, develops and updates individualized care plans, facilitates patient and family education, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions and interventions. Participates in discharge planning from day one of admission and provides patient teaching related to discharge needs. Maintains communication regarding patient status changes, supports continuity of care, and seeks clinical support when needed. Delegates appropriately to ancillary staff, ensures safety protocols are followed in all aspects of patient care, and contributes to team-building efforts to maintain a positive work environment. Assumes charge responsibilities after orientation and engages in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320202. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus